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Bount Arc · Episodes 64-108
The longest early detour and the easiest cut for a faster first watch. It is not required for the Arrancar story.
Open the Bount skip guideBleach Filler Arcs: What to Skip and Watch
Skip 163 pure filler episodes, or keep the strongest anime-original arcs as optional side stories
The fastest route removes every range below. The balanced route skips Bount and Amagai first, then decides separately on Zanpakuto Unknown Tales and Gotei 13 Invading Army.
Pure Filler
163
Filler Ranges
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Hours Saved
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Which Bleach filler arcs are worth watching?
None is required for the manga story. Use these four decisions to choose between the fastest route and a longer route with the best character-focused side material.
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New Captain Amagai · Episodes 168-189
A self-contained anime-original interruption inside the Arrancar-era release order. Skip it when story momentum matters most.
Best optional arc
Zanpakuto Unknown Tales · Episodes 228-266
Still non-canon, but worth considering if you enjoy the captains and want stories built around personified Zanpakuto spirits.
Optional late detour
Gotei 13 Invading Army · Episodes 311-341
A cleaner late-series filler arc with stronger action than Bount. Keep it for extra Gotei 13 material, not for required plot.
Complete Bleach Filler Arc List
Every pure filler range in the original 366-episode series. Mixed canon/filler episodes stay in the main watch route, and TYBW is not included in the skip count.
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Karakura Hero Side Story
Episodes 33–33 (1 eps) · Avg 6.7/10
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Kon Side Story
Episodes 50–50 (1 eps) · Avg 6.4/10
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The Bount
Episodes 64–91 (28 eps) · Avg 6.4/10
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Skip episodes: 64, 65, 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, 71, 72, 73, 74, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 82, 83, 84, 85, 86, 87, 88, 89, 90, 91
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The Bount Assault on Soul Society
Episodes 92–108 (17 eps) · Avg 6.4/10
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Skip episodes: 92, 93, 94, 95, 96, 97, 98, 99, 100, 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108
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Stolen Hogyoku Side Story
Episodes 128–137 (10 eps) · Avg 6.0/10
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Skip episodes: 128, 129, 130, 131, 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137
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Forest of Menos Side Story
Episodes 147–149 (3 eps) · Avg 6.0/10
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Skip episodes: 147, 148, 149
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New Captain Amagai Arc
Episodes 168–189 (22 eps) · Avg 5.9/10
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Skip episodes: 168, 169, 170, 171, 172, 173, 174, 175, 176, 177, 178, 179, 180, 181, 182, 183, 184, 185, 186, 187, 188, 189
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Anime-Original Side Stories
Episodes 204–205 (2 eps) · Avg 5.5/10
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Skip episodes: 204, 205
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Karakuraizer Side Story
Episodes 213–214 (2 eps) · Avg 5.2/10
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Skip episodes: 213, 214
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Zanpakuto Unknown Tales Arc
Episodes 228–266 (39 eps) · Avg 6.7/10
Optional, but often recommended for its personified Zanpakuto stories.
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Skip episodes: 228, 229, 230, 231, 232, 233, 234, 235, 236, 237, 238, 239, 240, 241, 242, 243, 244, 245, 246, 247, 248, 249, 250, 251, 252, 253, 254, 255, 256, 257, 258, 259, 260, 261, 262, 263, 264, 265, 266
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Magic Lamp Side Story
Episodes 287–287 (1 eps) · Avg 5.8/10
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Theatre Side Story
Episodes 298–299 (2 eps) · Avg 5.7/10
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Skip episodes: 298, 299
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Anime-Original Side Stories
Episodes 303–305 (3 eps) · Avg 6.8/10
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Skip episodes: 303, 304, 305
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Gotei 13 Invading Army Arc
Episodes 311–341 (31 eps) · Avg 7.6/10
Optional late-series filler with stronger pacing than the Bount arc.
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Skip episodes: 311, 312, 313, 314, 315, 316, 317, 318, 319, 320, 321, 322, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328, 329, 330, 331, 332, 333, 334, 335, 336, 337, 338, 339, 340, 341
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Shinigami Film Festival
Episodes 355–355 (1 eps) · Avg 6.8/10
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Skip episodes: 355
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Frequently Asked Questions
What arcs are filler in Bleach?
The four biggest Bleach filler blocks are the Bount arc (64-108), New Captain Amagai (168-189), Zanpakuto Unknown Tales and its connected material (228-266), and Gotei 13 Invading Army (311-341). The complete list below also includes smaller standalone filler ranges.
How many filler episodes does Bleach have?
The original 366-episode Bleach anime has 163 pure filler episodes, about 45% of that run. This site's total of 408 also includes released TYBW episodes, which are kept outside the filler skip count.
Are the Bleach filler arcs worth watching?
They are optional. Skip Bount and Amagai first if you care about pace. Zanpakuto Unknown Tales is the strongest recommendation for character-focused side content, while Gotei 13 Invading Army is a reasonable extra action arc.
Is the Bleach Bount arc filler?
Yes. Episodes 64-108 are pure anime-original filler. Episode 109 mixes the handoff back into canon material, so this guide keeps 109 in the watch route.
Can I skip every Bleach filler arc?
Yes. You can skip every range marked filler without losing the manga plot. Continue through the original canon route to episode 366, then start Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War.